Air Bag Systems: Locations

2012 Chevrolet Camaro V8-6.2LSECTION Locations



SIR Identification Views

The SIR Identification Views shown below illustrate the approximate location of all SIR components available for the vehicle. This will assist in determining the appropriate SIR Disabling and Enabling for a given service procedure, refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.





1 - Right Front Impact Sensor-Located on the front of the vehicle in the engine compartment

2 - Front Hood Assist Rod-A gas shock located under the front hood on the passenger side

3 - Passenger Instrument Panel Air Bag-Located at the top right under the instrument panel

4 - Inflatable Restraints Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)-Located underneath the vehicle center console in front of shifter

5 - Passenger Presence System-Located in the passenger seat under the seat trim

6 - Passenger Seat Position Sensor-Located under the seat inboard side

7 - Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner-Located under the trim near the bottom of the center pillar

8 - Passenger Seat Side Air Bag-Located on the seat back of passenger seat

9 - Right Front Side Impact Sensor-Located in the B-pillar

10 - Right Roof Rail Air Bag-Located passenger side under the headliner

11 - Vehicle Battery-Located under the hood on the right side, in the trunk on the middle

12 - Left Roof Rail Air Bag-Located driver side under headliner

13 - Left Front Side Impact Sensor-Located in the B-pillar

14 - Driver Seat Side Air Bag-Located on the seat back of driver seat

15 - Driver Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner-Located under the trim near the bottom of the center pillar

16 - Driver Seat Position Sensor-Located under seat inboard side

17 - Driver Steering Wheel Air Bag-Located on the steering wheel

18 - Left Front Impact Sensor-Located on the front of the vehicle in the engine compartment (on the radiator tie bar)

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